Do you feel like you’re caught in the rut of rolling out of bed, donning the "Mom Uniform" with a ponytail, and heading out to start your day? 

I don’t! That's because I make a conscious effort not to get stuck in the "mom trap."

Look, I’ve let go of lots of things: workouts with any regularity, my ability to have a glass of wine midday, my affinity for "me time." But I refuse to give up the glam! I don’t care if I’m at the park with my stilettos digging into rubber mulch -- I simply won't let my style go (it’s all I have left!).  

And in that spirit, this week on The Jenny Isenman Show, I’m the expert. Watch after the jump and I’ll share a couple of my favorite tips for going from forgettable to fabulous, like:

The cat eye makeup look is a sexy, playful, and easy one to achieve. Yes, I said easy. All you need is the right liner, a somewhat steady hand, and a little patience. We can make this look more daring for Halloween, or keep it simple for every day. My friend and singer Elle King (pictured) is really adventurous with her cat eye makeup. And she's the perfect little kitten to guide us on how to get the look -- the many looks.

You may know her voice from the Mob Wives theme song "Playing for Keeps" off her album The Elle King EP, but now we're going to learn the different winged-out liner looks Elle rocks every day, and on stage. Purrfect if you're dressing up as a kitty cat on October 31.

Ladies, your attention please. Regardless of whether you're a mom, a mama-to-be, a working woman or a 19-year-old college student, there's something you should know about your makeup routine: You're doing it wrong. Ok, just kidding -- you're probably not doing it wrong, but I bet you could be doing it quicker. Remember when a done-up face was so 'in'? There was too much applying and reapplying. Foundation and powder. But whaddayaknow, now a pampered and primped face ain't the trend anymore.

Out with the old (and over-the-top) and in with the new -- a fresh, effortless beauty regimen that doesn't take all day. Hallelujah! Hell, even celebrities are doing it, stepping out with a barely-there but beautiful glow. It's natural, honest -- perfect for on-the-go. It's a reminder that women don't have to cake it on to look and feel beautiful. Can I get an amen over here?

Gather 'round to catch all the hype on six simple steps that'll give you an effortless and fabulous face.

Oh mah gahhh, wouldn't you love to do your makeup just like Kim Kardashian does? Well I hope you have about five hours because looking this "natural" does not come easy. If you've always thought Kim looks like she wears a lot of makeup, it's because she does.

Through the magic of Twitter Kim showed us her prep routine via pictures. Watch how her makeup artist (seriously, artist) Scott Barnes "contours" her face into something it apparently wouldn't ordinarily do on its own. And now you can do it, too!

Back in my pre-mom days, I used to love putting on makeup in the mornings or for a night out. I'd fuss over my face for half an hour or so, making sure every flaw was erased and every asset emphasized.

Fast forward to being a busy mother of two. Like most of us, if I can manage to blow dry my hair I'm ahead of the game. There's a lot to be said for taking the time to apply just a little makeup, though. A few minutes in the morning will leave you feeling polished and confident all day ... once you master the five-minute face.

In this latest episode of The Sarah James Show, she takes one of our CafeMom members through a quick, easy, fuss-free routine that takes no more than five minutes and will leave you looking like a sleeker, better, more rested version of yourself. Check it out after the jump!

There are few things in life I hate more than blow drying my hair. The heat, the noise, the time it takes, it's worse than listening to a dog bark all night. But there's one beauty routine I really love, and that's the simple yet intensively complicated act of applying makeup. Give me a mirror, some good lightening, decent counter space, great tunes, and a bucket full of beauty products and I will be happiest nutcase this side of the Mississippi. There's just something so therapeutic about putting on one's face, don't you agree? Felicity Jones of Like Crazy does. She told People that doing her makeup is a cathartic experience. And frankly, I couldn't agree more.

I consider myself pretty brave as far as married women go. I'm secure enough in my powerful lady status to let my husband grab things off tall shelves and assist me in shoveling snow off our driveway. And yes, I'll admit it, I've even let the man get his fingers on a particularly painful zit (sorry, I'm a popper). But one woman has gone where womankind has never gone before ... she let her husband do her makeup.

And I thought I was brave? I have nothing on Rosie and the video that is bound to leave you both in stitches (because this couple is that adorable) and fearing for your skin (and your eyes, and ... well, you get the picture).

Holiday time is the perfect time to be adventurous with your beauty routine. Last week, I tried something different with a festive snowflake manicure. After the deep blue polish chipped and I enjoyed a week full of fun questions like was that hard to do?? and where did you get that done!? -- I decided it was about time for round two. This week? It's all about sweet treats with a sparkly candy cane manicure.

With my red, white, and silver nail polishes, I was ready to begin. Just like the snowflakes, I knew the detailing on this look was going to require a steady hand and some serious focus. Hey, the challenge is half of the fun, right?

Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to re-create this fun look on your own: